Besca Roasters - Besca BSC-5 – 5kg Coffee Roaster for sale

Applications & Use Cases

• Small-scale commercial coffee roasting operations.
• Coffee shops looking to roast their own beans in-house.
• Speciality coffee producers requiring batch flexibility.
• Product development and sample roasting.
• Educational settings for coffee roasting training.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

This class of roaster is designed for batches up to 5kg, suitable for small to medium production volumes.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on single-phase or three-phase electrical supplies, typically 220-240V or 380-415V, often with gas heating for the drum.

Heating method

Coffee roasters in this category typically utilise gas (LPG or Natural Gas) for drum heating, combined with electric components for controls and fans.

Cooling tray

A separate cooling tray with an agitator and fan is commonly integrated or supplied alongside the roaster to rapidly cool roasted beans.

Controls

Manual and semi-automatic controls for drum speed, fan speed, and temperature are typically found, sometimes with basic data logging capabilities.

Footprint

For a 5kg roaster, the footprint is generally compact, suitable for smaller production spaces or dedicated roasting areas within a café.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the typical roasting time for a 5kg batch?

  Roasting times can vary based on bean type, desired roast profile, and operator skill, but typically range from 12 to 20 minutes for a full 5kg batch on this class of equipment.

• Does this type of roaster require specific ventilation?

• What maintenance is typically involved with a 5kg roaster?

• Is a 5kg roaster suitable for a new start-up roastery?

• What kind of training is needed to operate a coffee roaster?